Synopsis: To catch up with work, a burdened blacksmith in rural China decides not to visit his wife, who works in the city all year round, until a visit from a privileged artist alters his outlook on life.
About the Filmmaker: Ke Liu is a Chinese filmmaker based in the U.S. She grew up in a small city in Southern China, witnessing China’s real-life magic realism daily, which has inspired her greatly. Now she is a Directing MFA candidate at Columbia University’s graduate film school. Before narrative filmmaking, Ke worked on experimental documentaries and video installations featured in galleries and museums worldwide.
Screening Times:
This film is showing in the Mix Tape Vol. 2 shorts screening at The Forum Auditorium on 12th November at 14:30.
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Details
| Released: | 2023 |
| Runtime: | 14 Mins |
| Director: | Ke Liu |
| Country: | China |
| Producer: | Hongwei Wu |
| Writer: | Ke Liu |
| Key Cast: | Wen Luo |
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